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F1 Academy has announced that the 2024 champion will receive a fully funded GB3 seat for the 2025 season.
The champion will undergo 20 days of testing in the GB3 car before entering their first full GB3 campaign. Pirelli will provide financial contributions for the seat through their new initiative, the Pirelli Prize. The inaugural champion, Marta Garcia, earned a fully funded seat in FRECA after an impressive campaign that saw her clinch the title early. Unlike the 2024 champion, who will get a FRECA seat, the GB3 seat aims to assist drivers in transitioning from Formula 4. The GB3 Championship is a single-seater category with upgrades planned for the 2025 season. Drivers will compete on six Grade One circuits from the Formula 1 calendar to help them prepare for the feeder series. The 2025 season will introduce the Tatuus MSV GB3-025 car resembling Formula 4, complete with a modified chassis, a new engine, and DRS. F1 Academy Managing Director Susie Wolff underlined their commitment to providing opportunities for women in motorsport and ensuring the best packages for champions to progress further. Collaborating with the driver development team, the 2024 Champion will receive a fully funded seat in GB3 with Rodin Motorsport to support her development and future progression.
